December · Portugal
Best time to visit Faro in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Faro in December
Average temperature 14°C, 75 mm of rain, about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 78% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
5.2/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 75 mm
- Humidity
- 78%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 27
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Faro scores 5.2/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 14°C, 75 mm of rain, and roughly 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
A walled Cidade Velha and a working marina give Faro its shape, with lagoon ferries leaving for the barrier islands.
December in Faro — workable with trade-offs
December averages 14°C (57°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 75 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.7 hours of daylight.
It scores 5.2/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? July scores 4.8 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Faro in December?
- In December, Faro averages 14°C, 75 mm of rain, and about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.2/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Faro?
- December earns a 5.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Faro in December?
- Expect about 75 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 78% and there are about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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